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Forged vs. Woven: Is the Aesthetic Shift Worth the Performance Trade-off?
The rise of "chopped" forged carbon, popularized by supercar luxury tiers, has flooded the aftermarket. But beyond the marble-like finish, how does the random fiber orientation compare to the directional strength of traditional 2x2 twill weave under high-stress cornering?
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